Head of Australia’s Office of National Intelligence said the West must disrupt emerging ‘networks’ that pose a threat.An “emerging axis” of countries providing support to Russia, including China, Iran and North Korea, is “a profoundly troubling strategic development” that Western countries are struggling to deal with, the head of Australia’s national intelligence office has warned. Director-General of Australia’s Office of National Intelligence, Andrew Shearer, said on Wednesday that the strategic impact of the emerging axis, with China and Russia at its core, had been underestimated. “The massive provision by China of dual-use assistance to Putin, and economic support and diplomatic…
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Rep. Mike Lawler is the projected winner of New York’s 17th congressional district, NBC News projects, an area where the balance of political power has switched back and forth in recent elections. Lawler had been in a tough campaign against Mondaire Jones, a former Democratic congressman who was one of the first two openly gay Black men to serve in the House when he was elected in 2020. Jones lost his seat when the boundaries of his district were redrawn. Both candidates had geared their strategies toward attracting moderate voters, while criticizing each other as being in league with radicals.…
University of Exeter Mosquito larvae grow faster if they’re exposed to particular bacteria, according to a new study that could help global health programmes. Aedes aegypti mosquitoes spread illnesses including dengue, yellow fever and Zika. Anti-disease programmes breed and release non-biting male mosquitoes that are either sterile or prevent transmission of diseases. These mass release programmes can be substantially more effective than the widespread spraying of insecticides, as these insects have developed resistance to many commonly employed chemicals. The new study, by the universities of Exeter and Wageningen, examined how Asaia bacteria affects the development of mosquito larvae. The results show that Asaia accelerated development…
Sjava Thanks Durban For Unforgettable Two-Night Tour Experience. Sjava’s much-anticipated #Sjava2016Tour wrapped up unforgettably at the Playhouse Theatre in Durban on November 1st and 2nd. The multi-talented artist took a moment to express his heartfelt gratitude to the fans whose support made both nights of his performance a resounding success. Sjava Thanks Durban For Unforgettable Two-Night Tour Experience The celebrated musician took to social media to thank the vibrant crowd that helped create an atmosphere of pure energy and excitement, making the show a standout moment in his ongoing tour. From the stage to the crowd, Sjava was visibly moved…
Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon will be sidelined for “multiple weeks” as he recovers from a right calf strain, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN.Gordon was listed on Denver’s injury report with right calf inflammation ahead of Monday’s game vs. Toronto. He was cleared to play but logged just four minutes before exiting with what the team called a calf strain.“Honestly, I was a little surprised he played last game,” head coach Michael Malone said after the game, per Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post. “The schedule has not been overly kind to us early. I think he’s dealing with just bumps and bruises, nothing…
Phoenix, Arizona – For nearly three decades, Buster Johnson served with little fanfare as a member of the Board of Supervisors in Mohave County, a deep-red section of western Arizona. Even as former President Donald Trump pushed the false claim that widespread fraud was to blame for his loss in the 2020 election, the idea that such malfeasance had taken place in Mohave seemed laughable: Trump had carried the county by more than 50 points. But that did little to stop the rise of election denialism in Mohave Country — and in the Republican Party at large. Johnson, a lifelong…
As the calendar flips to Wednesday, and Election Day turns into Election Day Part II, there are certain terms we will continue to hear while states continue to count their votes. Two of those terms used by the NBC News Decision Desk include races either being “too early” or “too close” to call. What is the difference between the two? Here is a breakdown of how the Decision Desk will be categorizing races: Projected winner: The Decision Desk has made a projection that a candidate will win the race. If a race is considered too early to call, that means that…
By Terry Barringer From the title and publisher’s blurb I was expecting something like A History of the World in 100 Dishes, preferably with recipes. This book is both more and less than that, part travelogue, part food writing with numerous anecdotes and interesting byways. (It is worth exploring the endnotes for these. Footnote 7 on pp. 294-5, for example is particularly informative on the history and taste of and attitudes to eating dogs.) These ‘tummy chronicles’ (p. xiv) abound in descriptions of food ranging from the mouth-watering to the stomach churning. The author is Swedish by birth, Indian by adoption…
Touchline’s “Intergalactic” Sparks A Fan’s Cosmic Dedication With Tattoo Tribute. South African rapper Touchline has once again shown the power of his music to connect with fans on a deeply personal level. A dedicated supporter recently took to social media to reveal a tattoo inspired by Touchline’s popular track “Intergalactic,” marking the song’s impact on his life in an unforgettable way. Touchline’s “Intergalactic” Sparks A Fan’s Cosmic Dedication With Tattoo Tribute On Instagram, Touchline took a moment to showcase a striking fan tattoo that beautifully captured the raw emotion of heartbreak. The tattoo featured the word “I’m fine” written inside…
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers was in the middle of his weekly “The Pat McAfee Show” appearance when it was learned the club was sending veteran wide receiver Mike Williams to the Pittsburgh Steelers in return for a 2025 fifth-round draft pick ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline. Rodgers reacted to the news and offered praise for who is now his former teammate during the live on-air segment. “Mike’s a quiet guy, just kind of goes about his business,” Rodgers said, as shared by Bridget Hyland of NJ Advance Media for NJ.com. “Mike had a rough injury last year, ACL, that’s tough to come back from. He worked his a— off all offseason, wasn’t around for a lot of training camp,…